August 09-19 2012

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Walking Tours

Never been to the Fair or not sure what to see? Try one of our walking tours available for download (in .pdf format) below. They'll give you a good sense of what there is to see and how much can be done in three, six or nine hours. Each download also includes a map of the Fairgrounds.

Check back in July for the 2012 walking tours!

Entering at Grand Avenue (Gate 11):

Full Day

Half Day

Quick Tour

Entering at Gate 10 (DART Downtown Shuttle Drop-off):

Full Day

Half Day

Quick Tour

Entering at Gate 8 (DART Southeast Polk Shuttle Drop-off):

Full Day

Half Day

Quick Tour